Budiyono, Erina Pane
This research was conducted to analyze how the impact of forest management policies that do not consider the precautionary principle. The precautionary principle becomes one of the important principles considered in environmental policy. In the development of environmentally sound policies, policy makers must make decisions even though faced with the uncertainty of science that might have an impact on the environment. The precautionary principle reflects thoughts about actions before losses occur, and also before conclusive scientific evidence is obtained. This paper used a normative juridical approach; the data is processed based on secondary data. The results of the study concluded that (1) the principle of prudence is an instrument to minimize environmental problems caused by policy makers faced with scientific uncertainties that have the potential to impact on the environment (2) the existence of the principle of caution in forest management is very necessary in formulating policies. They must have the perspective of the law they aspire to. It is laws that have justice. Justice for the environment and justice for society.